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Test Available for Lavendar Foal Syndrome in Arabian Horses
The Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University is now offering a genetic test for Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS). Lavendar Foal Syndrome is a fatal disease of newborn Arabian foals, particularly those of Egyptian Arabian breeding.
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Tevis Cup Challenges Horses, Riders, and Researchers
The Western States Trail Ride, popularly called the Tevis Cup Ride, is the oldest modern day endurance ride In 1955, the late Wendell T. Robie with a party of five horsemen rode the Western States Trail from Squaw Valley to Auburn, proving that horses co
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Thanks To NERN, Hundreds of Horses Have a Brighter Future
Utilizing local vets, venues, and volunteers, National Equine Resource Network [NERN] improved the lives of hundreds of horses by providing low cost castration services to horse owners in need this past year.
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The Importance of Protein in Your Horse's Diet
In the latest edition of the My Horse University news, letter, Holly Spooner, Ph.D. of Middle Tennessee State University gives important details about protein in the feeding of horses. According to Dr. Spooner, Â protein may be the most misunderstood nutr
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The Rule of More and Less for Older Horses
The Center for Equine Health, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has been involved in many studies of the geriatric horse. These studies have lead to helpful suggestions for owners of older horses. One of their most thought-provoking papers on the sub
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Therapeutic Ultrasound Patch Assists Equestrians at Olympics
Zetroz, LLC innovative manufacturer of medical and therapeutic ultrasound technology announces, the UltrOZ Elite Therapy System designed and manufactured by Zetroz, LLC is with a number of top Equine Riders including McClain Ward and Charlie Jayne at the
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Three Farriers Recognized for Excellence in Equine Foot Care
Three young horseshoers were recognized for outstanding career progress in the equine footcare field during the recent 10th International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. These individuals were honored as Rising Shoeing Stars in a program that promot
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Tips for Keeping Equines Healthy and Happy During Cold Weather
As the weather turns cold, many horses are ridden less and less and horse owners become busy with holiday preparations and other activities. This makes it easy to become relaxed in a horse's daily care since they are not being used or seen as often. a
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Tips for Keeping Your Senior Horse Healthy During Winter
According to Katie Young, Equine Nutritionist, Ph.D., Purina Animal Nutrition, proper care and nutrition, especially during the winter months, can go a long way in keeping senior horses healthy long term.
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Tips on Dealing with Damp Hooves on Horses
Fall, followed closely by wet winter weather is here in many areas and that means dealing with rain, slush, snow and a lot of wet hooves on horses and other equines.